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Lewis at a Glance

Outstanding Academic Choices

Located in the Midwest, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic
university, where the traditions of liberal learning, values and preparation
for professional work come together with a synergy that gives the university
its educational identity and focus. Founded in 1932, Lewis is a dynamic,
coeducational university offering more than 80 undergraduate majors
and programs of study, 37 graduate programs, and two doctoral programs.
Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De La Salle Christian
Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order.

Experienced Faculty

Lewis has 227 full-time faculty members who take their students'
personal and professional success to heart. The majority hold terminal
degrees
in their fields. Many are experienced practitioners. The student/faculty
ratio is 13:1.

Accreditation

A Welcoming Campus

The Lewis main campus in Romeoville, Illinois, is a picturesque 410-acre
setting which houses more than 1,200 students in 11 residence
halls,
all within walking distance of well-equipped classrooms, the library,
the JFK Recreation
and Fitness Center, the Student Union, Sancta
Alberta Chapel and the Lewis University Airport. Students can also study in Oak
Brook, and Tinley
Park, which are easily accessible to corporate offices in the suburbs, making it easy for
students to complete professional internships. In 2009, a site was opened in Albuquerque to continue the Lasallian tradition of education in the Southwest. Lewis offers several degree programs in an online format to allow students an option to learn when and where they wish.

Enrollment

Lewis has 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Many are from the Chicago region, with international
students representing 39 countries. Lewis welcomes
students of all cultures and religious faiths with a 34 percent minority
population.

Student Life

Enriched by a diverse population, Lewis offers an inviting community. With
more than 100 clubs and organizations, and 22 intercollegiate
NCAA Division II athletic teams, Lewis has something of interest for
everyone. Activities include the theatre and performing arts, intramural sports, club sports and athletics, a nationally recognized scholars program, and peer
ministry and volunteerism.

Financial Aid

97 percent of Lewis students receive some sort of financial
aid.
Last year, more than 30 million dollars of institutional dollars were awarded based on need, financial
merit, or academic achievement.

Mission Statement

Lewis University, guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, provides a
diverse student population programs for liberal and professional education,
grounded in the interaction of knowledge and fidelity in the search for
truth. Lewis promotes the development of the complete person through
the pursuit of wisdom and justice. Fundamental to its Mission is a spirit
of association which fosters community in all teaching, learning, and
service.